Sermons on Life Of Service:

The Meaning And Purpose Of Life

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jul 10, 2021

There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no drive, no determination, and no desires. They’re depressed, discouraged, disillusioned, and dissatisfied. They feel they have no hope.

I want to start off by asking 2 questions: 1/ Does this life have meaning and purpose, and if so, 2/ Where can we find the meaning and purpose of life? There are many people today who feel that life doesn’t have meaning and purpose. They feel empty. Nothing interests them. They have no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Hope And Praise Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 12, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 15

July 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 1:3-14 A Life of Hope and Praise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our epistle readings for the next several weeks are taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Abundant Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021

There are many life insurance corporations all over the world. They can neither save your life nor give your life. But Jesus came with a new life insurance plan. This plan helps you to have abundant life on the earth.

Theme: Abundant Life in Christ Text: John 10:6-18 Introduction: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Earlier, we had learned about life from the perspective of the earth. Now, we would learn life in Christ and life after death. To start with, let us meditate on the Abundant life in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Quality Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 17, 2021

Life is made up of many factors which contribute to the overall quality.

Craig D. Lounsbrough a licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Colorado and ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance once remarked: “Our egos are utterly convinced that ‘quality of life’ is found in the ‘domineering of life.’ And a very simple way to effectively destroy the whole of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22-27, Proverbs 28:20

Building The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jul 18, 2021

God is big enough to handle all your pain, rage, fear, desire for control, prejudice, greed, doubt, unfulfilled longings… or any other thoughts or feelings stirring inside you.

SERIES : SUMMER IN THE PSALMS week 1 - Building The Blessed Life Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: What would happen if you told God how you really feel or what you really think? Have you ever found yourself praying the same words over and over again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

23 - A New Life Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 1, 2021

This is the 23rd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 12:9-13 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another; 11 Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord 12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, John 11:35-36, Proverbs 27:2, Deuteronomy 32:35, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 18:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading A Worthy Life

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 3, 2021

We don't wake and decide that, today we'll live with integrity. It's a lifetime of decisions and training.

Leading a Worthy Life 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 4:1–16   • Real-life integrity • [IMAGE] Story of Robert Adams who found $17,000 in cash in a bank bag beside an ATM in Chicago. • At first, he thought is was prank/joke. But no TV crews popped out to catch him. • Bag had Chase on the side, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 3, 2021

Everyone in life needs a staple food as a source of survival.

Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, otherwise now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, once remarked: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the Bread of Life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us. This is how He loves us. Then Jesus comes in our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:27, Matthew 5:6

The Pretentious Free Life Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

John wants all believers to know they have eternal life because they are precious in the sight of Jesus. He holds before us the key by which certainty becomes a faith response to all of life: Jesus Christ. John seeks to inspire Christians to cultivate greater intimacy with God.

As we entered the COVID-19 crisis I envisioned Christians would support those in leadership positions, I cannot fathom the stress they have endured. I never envisioned the conflict we have witnessed, among Christians and churches. As seen on Facebook, many Christians become antagonistic toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeding On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2021

We take a detailed look at how to "feed" on Christ. We start with 5 wonderful things about Jesus, then see the necessity of daily feeding on Him, and then observe the two principle ways to do this.

FEEDING ON THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL YOU CAN EAT PLACES 1. I think that one of the wisest decisions ever made in the food industry was the idea of the “All You Can Eat Buffet.” Many restaurants only offer this option and it has proven to be very successful. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purpose Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 27, 2021

Where is God? Then we keep thinking and asking: What is happening with the world? What is the Purpose of Humanity? Why God created Human beings? Does he lose control over his creation? to find the answer, kindly read through this sermon.

Theme: Purpose of Human Life Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Introduction: My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating under the theme: Purpose of Human Life, based on Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Methodist

The God-Attentive Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 4, 2021

A sermon on the importance of living within God's Will that comes by way of being attentive to Him not simply during morning devotions, but throughout the entire day.

Outline: 1. Opening thoughts about how we are all distracted, especially as it relates to God 2. John 5.16-19 Context 3. Jesus operated totally within His Father’s Will, which means he was God-attentive 4. We need to be God-attentive, throughout the day 5. Examples of people who were God-attentive ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-19

Denomination: Christian Church

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Four characteristics of the ungodly, and four characteristics of the godly

Ephesians 4:17-24 17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Faith In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jun 15, 2021

We consider where whether we turn to our faith and Christ when we experience storms in our lives.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. A number of years ago, Mikki and I were enjoying a holiday in Mexico, we had lots of plans, for the things we were going to do while we were there, we had hired a car, and we were going to go and see some of the Mayan temples and historical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Anglican